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NEW: Oder Antibody Test from Ulta Labs Ulta Labs now has COVID-19 Antibody testing. For a limited time use coupon code COVID19AB and save $50. You can order it yourself or I can order it for you. The draw and lab works is done at Quest Labs. The COVID-19 test uses the immunoassay testing methodology […]

Having a virtual office allows me to work with people where every they are. I enjoy working wtih innovative cooks. A client from San Antonia created this recipe and sent it along. Thought you and your metabolic balance group can totally enjoy this: Foamy Milk Coffee from San Antonio Place your cold milk (whatever kind […]

Mushrooms are mysterious creatures to some of us. When a client expresses disdain over including them in a Metabolic Balance recipe, I completely understand! There they are: little brown odd-looking caps and stems that have a dusty feel, grow in damp shadowy places and are called, “Fungi”. Often however, after becoming more familiar with the […]

Seasonal allergies can take all the fun out of enjoying a long-awaited Spring day. Sneezing, burning itchy eyes, headaches and stuffy noses is an invitation to stay indoors. Flowers, new-growth and the beauty of a new season become signals that it’s time to reach for the inhalers, antihistamines, decongestants and endure a whole new list […]

I woke up this morning and realized I had not done Tai Chi or Qigong for a while so that’s the way I started out my day. That led me to good choices the rest of the day. For lunch, I steamed some beats and made myself a goat cheese – strawberry – Romain lettuce […]

Planning a trip? Here is how one client travels with her metabolic balance plan. A number of people feel like they need to be at home to follow their individualized metabolic balance meal plan. Beth thinks otherwise. I have asked her to give us her secrets for traveling well. I’ve been on the metabolic eating […]

Ode to Lake Herman, Benicia, CA Proem… I have often felt the rapture of the birds sailing on thermals high along the ridge of Sulphur Springs Mountain looking down on Columbus Parkway, supercenters, and mega roller coasters. I always admired her majesty wondered what stories she held. Until now, I didn’t understand the consequence of […]

Time Line: Lake Herman and The City’s Challenges for Fresh Water A companion piece for A Treasure In Time by Myra Nissen for Paint The Town/Art and Writing Show at Benicia City Hall, Spring 2018. 1870 – Hastings Mine located at Sulphur Springs Mountain discovered Cinnabar. Sulphur Springs/Sky Valley School was constructed 1 mile West […]

I am excited to announce that I will be sepaking on a panel disscussion, “Childhood disease basics – Eliminating the fear of and being prepared for childhood diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis)

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Year 2020 has been declared the “Decade of Vaccinations,” if not for the Nation, The passage of SB277 is one of the calculated steps to achieve that goal. Whether you think it is conspiracy or innocent choices to protect our well being without having all the facts, here are some of the events that have contributed where we are heading.